| Fact
Book |
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| English Name: |
Bluefin: Northern
bluefin and Southern bluefin |
| Latin Name: |
Thunnus thynnus |
| Length (Inches): |
36 - 84 |
| Weight (Kg.): |
99 - 185 |
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| Characteristic: |
It has a cone-shaped
head with a large mouth. It has a thin crescent-shaped
tail. Its top is dark blue color, and its underside is
grayish color with silvery spots. This species grows slowly
and lives long. |
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| Habitat: |
Southern Bluefins can
be found in the temperate ocean of the Southern Hemisphere.
Northern Bluefins can be found in the North Pacific and
the North Atlantic: Newfoundland, Iceland and Norway in
the Atlantic. |
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| Harvest
Areas: |
Northern Bluefin tunas
are mainly caught from the northwestern Pacific Ocean
but Southern Bluefin tunas are mainly caught from the
Indian Ocean. |
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| Popular
Production Form: |
sashimi |
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| Preparation:
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It is good for medium
rare cooking because it will become light, firm meat and
the flavor is intense. Bluefin broiled, grilled or baked
is delicious. |
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| Sources: |
http://www.foodtrader.com
http://www.services.fishmonger.com
http://www.gofish.com |
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| Nutrition
Facts Serving Size: |
100g/3.5 OZ (raw)
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| Amount
per serving |
| Calories |
158 |
| Total
fat |
6.1
g. |
| Saturated
Fat |
1.6
g. |
| Cholesterol |
38
mg. |
| Sodium |
58
mg. |
| Potassium |
252
mg. |
| Protein |
24
g. |
| Iron |
1
g. |
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